LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A 63-year-old man with dementia who had been missing for two days was found Thursday evening, Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
Albert Pierce was located in the woods north of his residence after a hiker found an LA Dodgers hat, deputies said.
He is being provided medical attention and will be reunited with his brother, the sheriff's office said.
TRENDING NOW:
- FHP: Lane closures, cleanup on I-95 continues 14 hours after 4 family members killed in crash
- Community bands together to ensure Titusville man's holiday decorations continue to shine
- WATCH: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Danny DeVito crash Cabo San Lucas wedding
- Community bands together to ensure Titusville man's holiday decorations continue to shine
Albert Pierce was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at his brother Mark's home, where he lives, on Keats Drive off County Road 44 in Leesburg. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, white t-shirt, jeans, a blue LA Dodgers hat and navy New Balance shoes.
Great News! Mr. Pierce has been located deep into the woods to the north of his residence. K-9s we’re deployed again today when is hiker located a LA Dodgers hat in the woods. Mr. Pierce is being provided medical attention and being reunited with his brother. pic.twitter.com/xJSyP9UFDa
— LCSO Alerts (@LCSOAlerts) November 28, 2019
Family said Pierce has gone missing before, but they usually find him quickly. When he didn't return, they called the sheriff's office for help.
Family members said Pierce was severely dehydrated, but is expected to be OK.
DOWNLOAD: Free WFTV News & Weather Apps
Not near a TV? Click here to watch WFTV newscasts live
Cox Media Group